Sustainable Schools
Sustainability Framework
The CEMPD Sustainable School framework defines fourteen assessment areas, configurable scoring criteria and four certification levels. Scoring criteria are managed by CEMPD administrators.
Assessment areas
1.Water
Max 100Conservation, harvesting, reuse and efficient use.
2.Energy
Max 100Efficiency, renewable energy and conservation.
3.Waste
Max 100Segregation, reduction and safe disposal.
4.4R / 4RRR
Max 100Reduce, Reuse, Reproduce/Repurpose, Recycle.
5.Green Cover
Max 100Tree canopy, vegetation and green areas.
6.Biodiversity
Max 100Campus biodiversity and habitat protection.
7.Sustainable Food & Agriculture
Max 100Kitchen gardens and sustainable food.
8.Environmental Education
Max 100Curriculum-integrated environmental learning.
9.Student Participation
Max 100Student leadership and eco-clubs.
10.Community Engagement
Max 100Wider community sustainability outreach.
11.Climate Action
Max 100Climate awareness and carbon reduction.
12.Clean Campus
Max 100Cleanliness, sanitation and healthy environment.
13.Sustainable Transport
Max 100Sustainable commuting and transport.
14.Awareness Campaigns
Max 100Environmental campaigns and observance days.
Certification levels
Foundation
Baseline sustainability practices in place.
Minimum score: 40%
Progress
Measurable improvement across multiple areas.
Minimum score: 55%
Advanced
Strong, sustained performance with student leadership.
Minimum score: 70%
Excellence
Exemplary, community-wide sustainability leadership.
Minimum score: 85%
CEMPD Sustainable School certification is a CEMPD assessment. It does not constitute government accreditation or official recognition unless separately documented. Certification levels and scoring criteria are configurable by CEMPD administrators and may be updated.